IGNOU MWG-111 Assignment 2026-27
Women in the Economy
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 24 Oct 2026, 04:25 am.
| Course code | MWG-111 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Women in the Economy |
| Programme | MAWGSR, MAPFHS, BAGS, MAEC |
| Assignment code | MWG-111 / AST/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MWG-111 assignment
The MWG-111 assignment explores women's economic participation in India, including labour market segmentation, organised and unorganised employment, social protection, migration, and development. It also covers institutions for women's empowerment, caste and class, poverty, gender budgeting, and globalisation.
This tutor-marked assignment has seven compulsory questions across two sections, totalling 100 marks. Section A has two questions worth 20 marks each, with answers of about 700 words each. Section B has five questions worth 12 marks each, with answers of about 500 words each; the final question asks for four short notes.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Examine the causes of labour market segmentation in India and suggest ways to improve women's integration into employment. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe women's employment status in India's organised and unorganised economic sectors. |
| Q3 | 12 | Trace social protection traditions and their development through different periods of Indian history. |
| Q4 | 12 | Explain how migration, gender, and development are connected. |
| Q5 | 12 | Assess the contribution and effectiveness of national institutions working for women's development and empowerment in India. |
| Q6 | 12 | Discuss how caste and class shape women's participation in India's labour force. |
| Q7 | 12 | Write short notes on the feminization of poverty, gender budgeting, Rastriya Mahila Kosh, and globalisation's effects on women's economic position. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all seven questions.
- Write about 700 words for each answer in Section A.
- Write about 500 words for each answer in Section B.
- For Question 7, include short notes on all four listed topics.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MWG-111 assignment cover?
The listing identifies this assignment for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MWG-111?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
Are all MWG-111 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All seven questions must be answered.
What are the word limits and marks for each section?
Section A has two questions worth 20 marks each, requiring about 700 words per answer. Section B has five questions worth 12 marks each, requiring about 500 words per answer.
When is the MWG-111 assignment due?
The listed deadlines are 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2026 for the December term-end exam.
Which programmes and languages are listed for MWG-111?
The listing includes MAEC, MAPFHS, BAGS, and MAWGSR. English and Hindi mediums are available.
Other IGNOU MAWGSR assignments
- MWG-005: Research Methods
- MWG-101: Theories of Women’s & Gender Studies
- MWG-102: Gender and Power
- MWG-104: Gendered Bodies and Sexualities
- MWG-109: Women and Social Structure
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